Melon Shippers See Freight Prepay Rules Restricted
Central Freight Association auxiliary committee held a hearing on prepay freight for fruits and vegetables origin Southern territory. They recommended prepayment apply to melons only while bond guarantees replace cash prepayment, affecting future shipments and possibly reducing Florida Georgia watermelon acreage this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Central Freight Association
L. E. Oliphant
Gisertenni Nak
Florida
Georgia
William L. Wagner
Joint Council
R. L. Brix
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
S. J. O'Regan
M. Piowaty & Sons
Frank E. Kuhlmeyer
Leonard, Crosset & Riley
C. ¢. Winkler
Melon Shippers' Association
F. E. Law
Minois Central Railroad
Illinois Central
New Orleans
Arkansas and Missouri Strawberry Output Up For 1921
Springfield Missouri February 11 The strawberry output of Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas is estimated at 1500 cars this year per railroad men Based on shipping center reports the 1921 crop is about twice 1920 due mainly to new acreage and more under cultivation Plants survived winter in fine shape aided by late rains and warm fall Last year Ozark grown berries went to 22 states 13 cars to Canada with shipments reaching Boston and Denver
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Missouri
Arkansas
Canada
Boston
Denver
Senate and House Agree on Storage Bill
Washington reports a conference on a government cold storage regulation bill has been agreed by House and Senate conferees. Senator Gronna of North Dakota said the conference report will be sent to Congress soon and a vigorous push will try to pass it before March 4. Also notes a Kansas City luncheon for fruit and produce men on February 19 with W. P. Hoxie of Iowa as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Washington, D. CC
Gronna
North Dakota
Congress
Kansas City
Produce Exchange
W. P. Hoxie
Iowa
Notice to Subscribers on Produce Packer scope
Notice to readers advertising a sample copy of The Produce Packer. The current edition emphasizes production and marketing of fruits, vegetables, and melons rather than eggs poultry batter cheese hides furs wool etc.
Rail freight charges disputed by Packer readers
A Packer reader cites a Wilmington Star clipping claiming Atlantic Coast Line rates to New York and Cincinnati for Florida fruit are ultra low. The Packer disputes the figures, cites an Orlando area shipment showing $1.03 per box plus tax, and argues rail propaganda drives higher rates and reduced shipping justifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilmington
N. C
railroad _ company
New York City
Cincinnati
Lymen DeLane
Florida
Orlando
Wilmington Star
Interstate Commerce Commission
Packer
Washington Street
Manatee County
Sanford
Fla
Maine
Aroostook
York State
Western
California
Florids Shipper Questions Freight Rates in 1921 Letter
A Sanford reader writes to The Packer detailing nine carloads of lettuce shipped from Florida in February 1921. Railroads took over four thousand dollars in freight, leaving the farmer ruined and awaiting relief. The writer foresees celery shipments and condemns freight costs as divine punishment for those responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Fla
L Bevier
Texas growers and shippers seek lower freight rates
Valley farmers and market agents met at Harlingen to urge emergency rate relief from railroads and the Interstate Commerce Commission. A Dallas visit by a three man committee aims to press for temporary reductions to help cabbage and other produce compete in central markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlingen
Tex
Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Larédo
Alex. Woildert
Tyler
Alexander Woldert
W. G. Hackney
Donna
Paul Cotstrell
San Benito
Gulf Coast Lines
American Railway Express Company
State Railway Commission
Laredo
General Managers of
Texas Railroads
Dallas
I.G. Adamson
W. T. Wiley
la Feria
W. G. Fields
Harlinigen
Pyeatt
William McDavitt
A. N. Tandy
Brownsville
W. A. Eniff
I. G. Adamson
Davis Wade
Alexander
Marketing Company
H. C. Bannon
North American Fruit Exchange
Rio
Granda Valley Growers’ Exchange
Hodge & Howell
A. L. Brooks
Henry Lorber
Kansas City
Apple Market in New York Quiet Amid Mixed Apple Prices
New York market shows ample box supply with large and small apples, lower grades weaker while fancy stocks command higher prices. Prices vary by variety: Baldwins $5 6.50 per barrel. Pancies $4.25 4.60. Kings $4.50 5. Northern Spy around $6.50. Winesaps $5.50 6.50. Stayman $5 6. Spitzenbergs $2 4.75. Newtowns $2.50 3.50. Rome Beauty $2.25 4. McIntosh $5 6. Box apples steady for large high grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McIntosh
Stayman
Stark
Ben Davis
Wagener
Hubbardston
Boyken
Tolman Sweet
Delicious
Spitzenberg
Winesaps
Newtowns
Rome Beauty
New York Cabbage Prices Show Market Activity
Fresh cabbage offerings prevail with high volumes and steady demand. Red cabbage trades from 10 to 20 dollars per ton in yards, white varieties 75 cents to 1.25 per barrel, and various forms ranging from 0.50 to 1.50 per unit. Florida imports bring 1.75 to 2.75 per basket or crate, while South Carolina shipments fetch 2.50 to 2.75 per crate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yas
New York
Héeuy
O. B
Florida
South Carolina
Railroad Labor Board rejects executives plea in wage control bid
United States Railroad Labor Board refused the Association of Railway Executives request to abrogate national shop agreements. Hearings featured cross accusations between railroad officials and union leaders as Wilson’s stance was clarified. The roads seek modification to curb wasteful practices and halt a four and a half billion dollar annual loss, while denying any intent to cut the basic wage scale. Frank P. Nitoy of the brotherhoods arrived with evidence claiming Wall Street backing behind the move and a broader capital-backed wage-reduction plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Association of Railway Executives
United States Railroad Labor Board
Wilson
Rail Road
Brotherhoods
Frank P. Nitoy
Wall Street
Potatoes Show Small Market Life In Chicago Report
Chicago February 11. Potatoes show little life with modest demand and steady trading. Week movement reaches 3020 cars from all sections, up from 2851 last week. Sacked U S No 1 Round Whites from Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan sell around 1.15 to 1.25, bulk No 1 around 1.20 to 1.30, Idaho Russell at 2 to 2.25 in jobbing. Thursday trading heats up slightly at the previous prices as receipts total about 35 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bureau of Markets
Wisconsin
U. S
Minnesota
Michigan
Idaho
Russell
Maine Potato Market Craggy Amid Declining Prices
Houston Maine February 11 Seed stock shipments from Aroostook county continue as prices fall. First class seed sells at 1.25 per barrel, with fancy certified seeds at 2.25. Table stock Green Mountains Cobblers and Spauldings fetch 1.25 while shipments remain normal but dealers face frequent turndowns due to a sliding market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Aroostook County
Tabla Pota~ Stoes
North Carolina
Virginia
New Jersey
Green Mountains
Slight Improvement in Onion Market Reach Chicago
Chicago February 11 onion operators report a light demand uptick this week with a tentative bottom in sight. Reds and yellows quoted at 65 to 85 cents per 100 pounds, whites around 31 cents, Indiana and nearby holdings stable. Locally yellows sold at 18 to 25 cents, few reds and whites on hand at 1.35 to 1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indiana
Shane
Irregular Trend in New York Citrus Market This Week
New York buyers faced uneven fruit conditions as California oranges and lemons shifted weekly values. Improved 126s and larger oranges sold actively with premium gains, while lower grades and smaller sizes softened. Florida fruit showed mixed demand with variable prices. Porto Rican shipments from the steamer Coamo posted softer grapefruit and varied pineapple prices amid decay in some lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
Florida
H F Davidson on English Apple Market Outlook
New York February 11 H F Davidson the box apple man returned from Europe aboard the Lapland docking Monday He crossed in December speaking of conditions Over there labor is bad and sentiment is pessimistic about American fruits in Europe He notes heavy shipments and a month’s supply in England with much fruit rotting while US shippers could improve the market if given a chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. F. Davidson
Europe
Lapland
England
Apple Exports and London Market Prices
During the week ending February 5, 76 914 barrels and 66 017 boxes of apples shipped from America to Europe, all to English ports. Of these 53 383 barrels and 65 102 boxes came from US ports, 13 319 barrels and 66 660 boxes left New York. Cable advices from London on the 10th show Baldwins 8 60 9 50 per barrel, York Imperials 6 65 8 56, best grades 3 42 5 32, Winesaps in boxes 2 47 3 04, California Newtowns 3 04 3 42 per box, Oregon Newtowns 3 42 4 18 per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Med
America
Europe
United States
London
California
Oregon
Mild Weather Helps Cabbage Market In Chicago
Cabbage market in Chicago for February 11 shows mild weather producing steady prices from 10 to 42 dollars per ton, with most sales near 11 dollars. Wisconsin shipments have been lighter recently due to moderate demand, and state holdings on February 10 are estimated at 400 to 450 cars, down about 250 cars from January 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wisconsin
York State Apple Market Shows Signs of Firming
New York report from Western New York indicates the barrel apple market at shipping stations is firming and demand improves from both Eastern and Western regions. Baldwins out of storage quoted firm at 4 dollars per barrel with some operators asking 4.25, signaling a better but still loss-making situation for holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York State
Baldwins
Onions Strike New Low Level in New York
In New York this week a heavy onion oversupply forced dealers to push sales. Prices fell to winter lows with large white onions at 5c to 50c per bag, yellows and reds from 50c to 1.25, orange county varieties 50c to 1 per bag, and Spanish onions dull with cases at 2.60, half-cases 1.75 to 2, small crates 1.25 to 1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Orange County
Shippers Debate Icing Ventilation Changes Before Committee
Chicago Feb 11 hearing before the National Perishable Freight Committee chaired by E. S. Briggs reviewed about 25 proposed changes to icing and ventilation rules for freight cars in transit. Most wordings were accepted as clear and beneficial. several ventilation to refrigeration shifts and charge changes were discussed amid objections from shipper representatives. Attendees included Robert Cumming of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association and R. G. Phillips of the International Apple Shippers Association, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National
Florida
Eiderabls
Phipi Renreschtasivel Ae Ee ’ Abel
Robert Cumming
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
R. G. Phillips
International Apple Shippers’ Association
J. B. Wadell
Western Fruit Jobbers
J. F. Thomas
Sawyer-Thomas Co
Johnsonville
Fila
H. F. Jones
National Poultry, Butter and Egg Association
Potato Prices Fall as Demand Slows Across Markets
New York reports a weak potato market with ample supplies and very slow demand. Prices vary by region from $1.25 per barrel to $3.75 per 180 pound bag. deliveries and bulk quotes show light buying, with carvings across Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, Long Island, and Bermuda potatoes. A steamer brought 1,164 barrels, No. 1s at $9.50, No. 2 at $8.50, No. 3 at $7.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Lehigh County
Long Islands
Bermuda
Chapman May Be Given Chance to Make Restitution
Los Angeles February 11 Latest developments in the R HB Chapman case show he was not sentenced last Wednesday. Through court leniency he will be given a chance to make restitution to shippers by filing for probation. The probation hearing will be February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Chapman
Freight rate campaign to cut Florida perishables transport
Orlando on February 11 meeting of the Perishable Traffic League agreed to push a data driven drive for lower freight rates on Florida perishables. The Packer will publish letters and study summaries from producers on the West Coast to present to the Interstate Commerce Commission, citing idle cars and tonnage shortages as leverage. Florida growers from Palmetto and nearby say pre war rates must return to protect crops, with lettuce and vegetables at risk of reduced acreage and field loss without relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando, Fla
Orlando ‘Perishable Traffic League
S.J. Sigh & Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sligh
Packer
J.sligh
League
West Coast
C. A. Stewart
American Fruit Growers Inc
L. D. Auss
Standard Growers’ Exchange
Florida
The
Traffic League
Tampa
Fla
Palmetto
Boston
Wicrida
H. T. Montgomery & Son
H. T. Montgomery
New York
Philadelphia
Harry W. Peterson & Co
Palmetto, Fla
E. C. McLean
Also Mentioned on This Page
Melon Shippers
Southern Territory
Territory
Arkansas and Missouri
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Apple
Railroad Labor Board
Flonda
Orlando Perishable Traffic League
Interstate ‘Commerce Commission
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